I grew up near a small mountain called Squaw Peak. As a youngster, I never realized that the word was as vile as the "N" word.

The first American Indian to die in this Iraq war was named Piestuwa(sp), I cannot remember her first name.

Our governor, Janet Napolitano (great, smart woman) renamed the peak in her honor. I loved the name change.

So many protested the change. I GREW UP here and it was a change for the good.

All mascots should be cute cuddly stuffed animal types.